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GFCI outlet problem
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:14 pm
had a gfci that wouldnt reset, figured it was a bad outlet.
replaced it this weekend and it still wont reset, anyone know where to start looking?
there is power going into the outlet but nothing comes out because it wont reset.
replaced it this weekend and it still wont reset, anyone know where to start looking?
there is power going into the outlet but nothing comes out because it wont reset.
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Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:15 pm to TigerDat
Something is tripping it that is on the same circuit.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:17 pm to TigerDat
check the ground?
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:22 pm to TigerDat
Did u hook it up the exact same way u disconnected it? If u accidentally crossed the neutrals, it will trip instantly.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:24 pm to TigerDat
Do you have anything wired to the "load" side of this GFCI?
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:25 pm to canerow
quote:
Did u hook it up the exact same way u disconnected it? If u accidentally crossed the neutrals, it will trip instantly.
Yes it is connected the same, double checked again today.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:27 pm to TigerDat
Disconnect the wires on the load side and see if it holds. This will tell u in which direction ur problem is.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:28 pm to No8Easy2
quote:
Do you have anything wired to the "load" side of this GFCI?
Yes, there are wires connected to the load side, I think it goes to the other bathroom which is the end of the circuit.
That outlet doesnt have a reset button but does say it is gfi protected.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:28 pm to TigerDat
It could be a loose nuetral in the panel causing it to sense a difference in current going in and out.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:30 pm to TigerDat
Make 100% sure you didn't get the line and load swapped up
After that, only hook up the line side, see if it will reset
After that, only hook up the line side, see if it will reset
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:30 pm to TigerDat
Hire a qualified electrician before you kill yourself or burn your house down. Youre welcome.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:30 pm to Tino
Tall 'em, soldier boi.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:34 pm to Tino
quote:
Make 100% sure you didn't get the line and load swapped up
After that, only hook up the line side, see if it will reset
Yes line and load wires are in the correct position. I did try with just the line wires connected and still no reset.
will just have to get a friend of mine to come check it out when he is done with this turn around he is on.
thanks anyway
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:45 pm to TigerDat
Might have got a bad one out the box, unlikely as it may be
Only other thing I can think of is a loose neutral in the panel as someone else pointed out
Only other thing I can think of is a loose neutral in the panel as someone else pointed out
Posted on 10/31/16 at 5:49 pm to TigerDat
Disconnect the load side and see if holds like cane mentioned
If so then it's a good chance the other outlet is the issue
If so then it's a good chance the other outlet is the issue
Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:02 pm to No8Easy2
Hook it up to another outlet spot on a different breaker, make sure the two gfci's work. Then as said you probably have a loose connection somewhere that's why they are tripping.
This post was edited on 10/31/16 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:19 pm to TigerDat
quote:
I did try with just the line wires connected and still no reset.
Bad receptacle seems like your problem, new or not.
Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:31 pm to TigerDat
Generally, I would unplug everything in every bathroom, garage, kitchen, and any outside outlet. If it still won't reset, call an electrician
Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:31 pm to TigerDat
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